Oberndorf Mauser

Rob said:
"One of the type M’s carries a Zeiss Zielsechs scope." At the top of the horizontal display?
What do you consider your best Oberndorf Mauser? It would be nice to see better photos of a few of them.
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Yes at the top of the display.
Which is “best” is a difficult question to answer. The Kurz actioned Type K is probably the rarest of the lot. Stylistically I like the Type A the best.
The last few years I have shifted my focus more onto British sporting rifles and doubles.

My rarest Oberndorf actioned guns is probably a Rigby Slant Boxed 303
 
My own favorite Model M is this 30-06, in factory original excellent condition. Made in 1923.
It has a useful Lymann #35 peep sight on the bolt release (no drilling and tapping).
A relatively common version of the Model M, although not often found in this condition.
I haven't hunted with it yet but fully intend to in 2025.

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Hitzy said:
Closest I have is a 1899 made for Swede's '96 that was sportered up before I bought it. Still all matching with original barrel, well sportered somewhere in Europe.
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You may be aware that there are two types of Oberndorf 96’s. One is a regularly serial numbered rifle, and the other is between 1 and 5000, marked 1900 (at least any I’ve seen). The 1-5000 ones were an order made for whatever the Swedish civilian group is called.
 
I have two Model 1908's, one made in Oberndorf, and one in Berlin, and at least one 1935, maybe two. Very nice rifles, actions in the white.

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Rob said:
My own favorite Model M is this 30-06, in excellent condition inside and out.
It has a useful Lymann 35 peep sight on the bolt release.
A relatively common example of a Model M, although usually not found in this condition.
Formerly in the collection of Commodore Eric Lerhe, RCN (1949 - 2022).
I haven't hunted with it yet but fully intend to...

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There that is pretty much perfection in forme, aesthetics, caliber and practicality!!
 
Rob said:
My own favorite Model M is this 30-06, in excellent condition inside and out.
It has a useful Lymann 35 peep sight on the bolt release.
A relatively common example of a Model M, although usually not found in this condition.
Formerly in the collection of Commodore Eric Lerhe, RCN (1949 - 2022).
I haven't hunted with it yet but fully intend to...

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I am yet to see a Model M in better condition

Congratulations to you sir
 
1899 said:
Are any of you hunting with an original, unmolested Oberndorf Mauser? An Oberndorf Mauser is one of the few material things I lust after and have always wanted to own one, but the stars have never aligned. I passed on a 9x57 Type S because it was not original and have kicked myself ever since.


So post your commercial Mausers along with glorious stories from the hunt....
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I have an oberndorf Mauser in 9.3x62 I believe it was built in 1938 it has all original parts and matching serial number. It has a recnogle three position safety EAW pivot mount topped with Swarovski 3-10x40 scope. It shoots amazing well. Still has the original metal finish! I love hunting with this rifle.
 
Rob said:
My own favorite Model M is this 30-06, in excellent condition inside and out.
It has a useful Lymann 35 peep sight on the bolt release.
A relatively common example of a Model M, although usually not found in this condition.
Formerly in the collection of Commodore Eric Lerhe, RCN (1949 - 2022).
I haven't hunted with it yet but fully intend to...

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Oh my goodness! Words cannot describe that rifle. What a beauty! Thanks for sharing!
 
logan454 said:
I have an oberndorf Mauser in 9.3x62 I believe it was built in 1938 it has all original parts and matching serial number. It has a recnogle three position safety EAW pivot mount topped with Swarovski 3-10x40 scope. It shoots amazing well. Still has the original metal finish! I love hunting with this rifle.
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Photos?
 
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Frikkie007 said:
Yes it is.

This rifle belonged to Brigadier - General SirJohn Gough, VC recipient

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gough_(British_Army_officer)
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That is great provenance. To me it is always interesting to learn about the history of an individual rifle.

For instance, I have this Mauser 8x57 sporter in a carved and inlaid stock that was once the royal property of King Menelik II, Emperor of Ethiopia. (Jon Speed, The Mauser Archives, see photo below)


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Rob said:
My own favorite Model M is this 30-06, in factory original excellent condition. Made in 1923.
It has a useful Lymann #35 peep sight on the bolt release.
A relatively common example of a Model M, although usually not found in this condition.
Formerly in the collection of Commodore Eric Lerhe, RCN (1949 - 2022).
I haven't hunted with it yet but fully intend to...

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My own favorite is is a Rare Kurz in 8X51K in the type "S" configuration wich is also very rare.
Thanks for showing all those beautiful Mausers,
From left to right:
M in 30-06
M in 30-06
S in 7x57 intermediate action
S in 7x57 intermediate action, large Banner, short ring
S in 9x57 intermediate action
S in 8X51K see pictures
B in 30-06 Deluxe half oct. / round , rib on barrel, horn schnabel forend tip,Tauscher import 1912
B in 30-06
B in 7x57 civilian sporter (import)
B in 8x57 single Square Bridge , Mauser claw mount, factory peep sight on cocking piece, Meopta scope
A in 8X51K, sadly stock has been modified, half moon claw mount, Oigee scope
C in 8x57
A in 404 Jeffrey
Mauser werke 8x57 made in 1992 (not a real Oberndorf sorry, made possibly by Zastava)
M410b in 22l.r.
 
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snipok said:
My own favorite is is a Rare Kurz in 8X51K in the type "S" configuration wich is also very rare.
Thanks for showing all those beautiful Mausers,
From left to right:
M in 30-06
M in 30-06
S in 7x57 intermediate action
S in 7x57 intermediate action, large Banner, short ring
S in 9x57 intermediate action
S in 8X51K see pictures
B in 30-06 Deluxe half oct. / round , rib on barrel, Tauscher import
B in 30-06
B in 7x57 civilian sporter (import)
B in 8x57 single Square Bridge , Mauser claw mount, factory peep sight on cocking piece, Meopta scope
A in 8X51K, sadly stock has been modified, half moon claw mount Oigee scope
C in 8x57
A in 404 Jeffrey
Mauser werke 8x57 made in 1992
M410b in 22l.r.
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Beautiful collection!

That 1992 one appears to be a Zastava that got the license to mark their rifles for a time as "Mauser" with the banner being on the left side of the receiver. I have one as well and will try and get some pictures.
 
Rob said:
That is great provenance. To me it is always interesting to learn about the history of an individual rifle.

For instance, I have this Mauser 8x57 sporter in a carved and inlaid stock that was once the royal property of King Menelik II, Emperor of Ethiopia. (Jon Speed, The Mauser Archives, see photo below) Inlays are silver, mother-of-pearl and ivory. The rifle is a pre-WWI Sauer and Sohn Oberndorf Mauser, and a perfect fit for the stock, but does not have the "Lion of Judah" royal crest on the receiver ring. Jon Speed told me that King Menelik II was not a big hunter himself but gave these exotic rifles as gifts to top-ranking officials and dignitaries. He told me he knows of 6 of them worldwide, all with identical stocks but in various calibers. (A note on the decoration: I have learned that the outer flowers are ‘‘Enkutatash,’ meaning the "gift of jewels."’ According to Ethiopian tradition, on 11 September the Queen of Sheba returned to Ethiopia from her visit with King Solomon in Jerusalem. Her followers celebrated her return by giving her jewels.) Jon also told me I was very lucky to have this rifle and that I should "hang on to it" but I don't think I will. I like to use my rifles and this rifle I have never even fired, much less hunted with...


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This is a pretty amazing rifle with amazing history. Congratulations
 
dgradinaru said:
Beautiful collection!

That 1992 one appears to be a Zastava that got the license to mark their rifles for a time as "Mauser" with the banner being on the left side of the receiver. I have one as well and will try and get some pictures.
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Thanks for the infos about Mauser made by Zastava, didn't know.
Quality of the rifle is excellent, except for the stock that reflects Zastava rifles
 
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